Job DescriptionRegistered Nurse (RN) Behavioral Health (Outpatient)Job Type: Full-time | Day ShiftWage scale: $42.09 - $77.43 per hourSchedule: Days (8a-5p), 5x8, Monday-FridayMore about our team Our Outpatient Behavioral Health team, of experienced psychiatrists, physicians, therapists, nurses, and support staff, work together to provide compassionate, patient-centered treatment across the continuum of behavioral health services. As part of our comprehensive Behavioral Health program, you'll be connected to a robust continuum of care that includes 32 licensed inpatient psychiatric beds, 16 licensed residential crisis triage beds, and 10 residential home beds.
This role offers a high level of autonomy, managing a caseload of 100+ patients and partnering closely with providers to support medication management and ongoing treatment plans. We foster a supportive culture built on collaboration, effective communication, professional growth, and work-life balance.
How you'll contributeA
Behavioral Health RN who excels in this role:
- Manage a high-volume caseload of outpatient behavioral health patients.
- Partner with providers to coordinate medication management and treatment plans.
- Assess, educate, and support patients throughout their behavioral health journey.
- Triage patient concerns, refill requests, and clinical questions.
- Monitor treatment effectiveness and communicate changes in patient condition.
- Coordinate care and referrals while maintaining accurate clinical documentation.
- Promote patient safety, recovery, and positive health outcomes through compassionate, evidence-based care.
Why join usWe believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health- savings accounts
- Competitive paid time off for full-time employees
- Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage
- Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching
- Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness
- Professional development and growth opportunities
What we're looking forApplicants should have a current Washington RN license or Compact RN License with Washington endorsement (if relocating, licensure must be updated to the new Primary State of Residence (PSOR) before employment begins), and possess an Associate's degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited nursing school. Additional requirements include:
- Education: Bachelor of Science (BSN) preferred
- Certifications: BCLS required; Handle with Care preferred
- Experience: Minimum 1 year of behavioral health care nursing experience required
- Skills:
- Candidates must be comfortable working autonomously in a highly independent outpatient setting.
- Ability to quickly learn and navigate multiple clinical software systems.
- Effective English communication (read, write, speak, and understand).
- Ability to successfully complete the Skills Competency Checklist within 90days of hire.
About our Health SystemLourdes Medical Center is a 35-bed hospital located in Pasco, WA, and Lourdes Behavioral Health is a 48-bed hospital located in Richland, WA, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters.
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